Crime & Safety
21-Year-Old Killed In Early Morning Brentwood Crash: Police
A 21-year-old Brentwood woman was struck and killed early Wednesday morning on Washington Avenue, police say.
BRENTWOOD, NY — A 21-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Brentwood, according to Suffolk County police.
The crash happened at around 5:10 a.m. on southbound Washington Avenue, police said.
Melody Quinones, 21, of Brentwood, was in the roadway when she was struck by a 2010 Volkswagen traveling south, police said. The vehicle was driven by a 20-year-old man, also of Brentwood.
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Quinones was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where she was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver was not injured in the crash.
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The vehicle involved was impounded for a safety check.
Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Third Squad detectives at 631-854-8352.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using the P3 Tips mobile app, or online.
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